Thunder Bay – Friday

  Another mix of clear sky and cloud morning. Warm. This morning has some promise.   The surface of the water was not as smooth as the photos show.  The long exposure creates that effect. The clouds may turn red as the sun begins to clear the horizon. Strange clouds. Almost looks like rain. Not … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Some nice clouds. The sun did show up but some clouds were in the way. There it is We have some sun rays and so the day begins Bike parking area.  I suspect this bike is used by one or more of the McVicar Creek campers. One lift of asphalt almost complete around the roundabout. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday

Quite the sunrise this morning.  Nice clouds and a mirror-like water surface. Nice colour and reflections. The sun is preparing to show up There it is As the sun rises, the sky changes colour Close up of the sun. The actual sun is till below the horizon.  What you see is an optical illusion.   … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Mostly clear sky.  A few streaky clouds, The usual subject photos Here comes the sun     These fluffy clouds moved in Your morning sky photo Contractor was doing grading work on a Sunday.  They are serious about getting Water Street and the access to the overpass open as soon as possible.  Expect paving this … Read more

Thunder Bay – First Nations Youth Learn Archery

First Nations youth learn archery Young people in Fort William First Nation were sharpening their archery skills on Friday. A couple dozen youth gathered in the community’s gymnasium Friday for a day of learning and competition. Archery is a traditional method for hunting and at least one participant hopes the skills he learns through the workshop will come in handy in the … Read more

The World – Digital IDs

 Coming to a country near you soon.   This is any government’s wet dream. Total and complete obedience from the public. Think about it.  This digital ID will be involved in every part of your life.   You will need to present this digital ID to prove who you are.  Sounds great. right? However, unlike an … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

A lot of cloud cover but there is some open sky along the horizon Not expecting a lot but you never know Quite the cloud formation. The sun did finally make an appearance.  Looks like poster from the movie Apocalypse Now. Got a bit crazy with the colours. Sometimes you need to step out of … Read more

Thunder Bay – Rosslyn Fire

GFL fire threw up plenty of smoke but left minimal damage: company Remember the fire out in Rosslyn? Lots of black smoke?    Big fire in a GFL Environmental’s liquid and special waste facility? I do not remember hearing anything about what burned.  What was in that smoke?  What chemicals and minerals entered the groundwater … Read more